At Unique Thrift Store in Riverdale, NY on a sale day, I spotted a pair of classic tan Bass Weejun penny loafers that were actually my size (11 Medium). Their condition seemed very good, and I bought them at the sale price of $15.00. That was 25% off the regular price of $19.99, which I considered a bit high.
On the G.H. Bass website, the shoe that was most similar to this one was the Logan Tan Loafer at $99.00. My savings was in the range of $84.00. I’m very picky about shoes and tend not to buy mine at a thrift store unless they’re in really good shape, as these were. It appears that someone had put inserts of some kind in the back of these along the heel, and the remnants can bee seen. Easy enough to remove! I’ll need to put a shoe tree in these Weejuns to help them keep their shape.
There was a pair of Allen Edmund desert boots for $9.99, but they were the wrong size at 12 D. At any rate, I already have a pair of Clark’s desert boots, which are among the most comfortable that I own.
The only major flaw in these boots that I could find was a spot (stain of some kind) visible on the top of the left shoe. You can see it in this image. These Allen Edmonds will be a great find for the right person. If you were to buy them new at retail, you’d pay between $200 to $300.
some great finds-and interesting to see classic Bass weejun in different colors.
enjoying your blog..
Great to get your feedback on my thrift expeditions, and nice to hear that you’ve enjoyed my blog.
I’ve been very pleased with what I’ve been finding. The tan Weejuns were a bonus. Sometimes it’s hard to find shoes that are both comfortable and in good shape.
Love classic Weejun penny loafers in sz 13d or 13E.Always looking for more preppy Weejuns especially ones made in Maine Weejuns turn me on,wear them with white socks.